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mmsonline.com April 2017 MMS 129 SYSTEMS AND SOFTWARE TURNING TOOL PATHS OFFER CONTROLLED CHIP BREAKS New features in Mastercam 2017 Lathe turning CAM software include a Chip Break option, TNRC Control, Stock Model enhancements and more. The Align Solid Body function simplifies the process of aligning solid models for turning. Users can define the center of the rotation for the part and select the appropriate geometry. Mastercam will then rotate to an isometric view where users can adjust the origin with the dynamic gnomon. T h e C h i p B r e a k option and dialog box has been added to the Lathe Rough and Lathe C o n t o u r R o u g h t o o l paths to establish when c h i p b r e a k s o c c u r. According to the com- pa ny, this is va lua ble w h e n w o r k i n g w i t h stringy materials such as aluminum or plastic, and it enables users to set length and time con- ditions, retract, and dwell options. For B-axis turning operations, the Tool Angle dialogue box contains new options which were previously only available for mill-turn operations. These options tell Mastercam which quadrant was used to touch off the tool. If users are creat- ing a tool path and the tool's control point is not where they want it, they can use these options to swap it. Mastercam 2017 Lathe is also said to simplify the process for selecting the tool plane, origin and display mode for turning operations. The new A xis Combination/Spindle Origin dialogue box filters available tool planes, displaying only those planes with the correct orientation for the selected axis combination. Lathe Stock Model operations now allow users to manipulate the Lathe stock boundary using Mill operations. Mastercam/CNC Software Inc., call 800-228- 2877 or visit mastercam.com. Machines love Tebis because they can create masterpieces in record time and give their very best – perfect surfaces, highest feed rates and maximum protection of HPC and HFC tools. ...they'd love the Tebis NC programs! We optimize your processes, reduce your costs and increase your productivity through consulting, software, implementation and support. HIGH-QUALITY EFFICIENT RELIABLE Manufacture high-quality molds and dies faster through more effi cient manufacturing. Manufacture safely, because Tebis knows your machines, your tools and your clamps. Tebis in 16 countries worldwide. Find out more at www.tebis.com Ask for a demo and get going now!